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hobby

Pronunciation: [hɑːbi]

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Learn how to use hobby in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “leisure activities”

(noun) a hobby is something you like to do for fun when you are not working or doing other important things. It makes you happy and helps you relax, like drawing, playing a sport, or reading.

Example

Gardening is my favorite hobby; I love watching my plants grow.

Example

He doesn’t have a hobby; he only focuses on work.

Example

What hobby do you enjoy the most?

Context: “personal interests”

(noun) a hobby can also be something you collect or practice, like stamps, coins, or playing music. It’s something you are interested in and do in your free time.

Example

Collecting stamps is a fun hobby that I started when I was a kid.

Example

She finds it boring to have a hobby; she prefers watching TV all day.

Example

What new hobby would you like to try this year?

How to pronounce hobby

Pronunciation: [hɑːbi]

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